Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the tilt lever assembly. Refer to TILT LEVER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower trim cover (1).
- Remove the lower trim cover (1).
- Remove the TORX® head screw (1) from the upper trim cover (2).
- Remove the upper trim cover (2).
- If necessary, remove the trim cover protector (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
- Remove the shift lever. Refer to SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT .